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Patent EP-1470289-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LIPPONEN JUHA
IPC: D21F3/00
Filed: 2003-01-29
Granted: 2011-07-13
Abstract: A processing device and method applying the same for processing a coated or uncoated fibrous web is provided. The device comprises a belt configured to extend around a guiding element, at least one counter-element being disposed outside said belt to provide a contact area with the belt, such that the belt and the counter-element establish therebetween a web processing zone for passing a web to be processed therethrough. The processing zone length is defined by the disposition of the belt's guiding element and/or by the configuration of the counter-elements. The contact pressure applied to a web in the processing zone is within the range of between about 0.01 MPa and about 200 MPa.
Patent EP-1476616-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TEUWEN ERIK
IPC: E04F15/04
Filed: 2003-02-14
Granted: 2010-09-15
Abstract: A floor element, in particular a wooden floor element, comprising a top and a bottom surface as well as a first and a second lateral side, said first side being provided with a tooth integrally formed with said floor element, said second side being provided with a groove, said tooth and said groove extend substantially over a whole length of lateral sides and are dimensioned in such a manner, that for adjacently placed floor elements the tooth of the one floor element and the groove of the other floor element mutually engage for providing a toothed engagement, and wherein said tooth starts from said top surface and is inclined over an angle situated between 20 and 70°, preferably between 35 and 55° with respect to said top surface, said tooth having a length measured as from said top surface of at least one third of the thickness of said floor element.
Patent EP-1487806-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRADBURY ROBERT HUGH
IPC: A61K31/5377
Filed: 2003-03-26
Granted: 2010-07-07
Abstract: La présente invention concerne des dérivés de quinazoline représenté par la formule (I); dans cette formule, chacun des éléments Q1, Z, R1 et Q2 est tel que défini dans le descriptif. L'invention concerne également des procédés de préparation de ces dérivés, des compositions pharmaceutiques les contenant, ainsi que l'utilisation de ces dérivés pour la fabrication d'un médicament utilisable en tant qu'agent antiprolifératif pour prévenir ou traiter des tumeurs qui sont sensibles à l'inhibition des tyrosine kinases du récepteur erbB.
Patent EP-1481231-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WIMMER HERMANN
IPC: G01L5/28
Filed: 2003-03-05
Granted: 2011-11-09
Abstract: A brake test bench for motor vehicles, comprising a rolling device (1) for wheel (12) rolling which is provided with a running surface (3). The running surface (3) is rotationally driven and is blockable or brakeable. The invention is characterized in that the rolling device (1) is mounted in such a way that it can move at least slightly along the direction of travel (6) and in that it in order to determine the braking force it is possible to measure the force acting during braking between the rolling device (1) and a predetermined fixed reference point (7).
Patent EP-1497269-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHOHE-LOOP RUDOLF
IPC: C07D237/22
Filed: 2003-04-08
Granted: 2008-04-23
Abstract: L'invention concerne des 2-phényl-3(2H)-pyridazinones substituées et leur procédé de préparation ainsi que leur utilisation comme médicament pour la prophylaxie et/ou le traitement de maladies chez l'homme et/ou l'animal.
Patent EP-1513748-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SEGERPALM HANS
IPC: A47B53/02
Filed: 2003-05-08
Granted: 2008-01-02
Abstract: The compact storage unit comprises several carriages (1) movable on a pair of rails (2) by means of wheels, shelves or similar for storage purposes, drive motors (4) coupled to drive shafts (8) for moving the carriages and batteries (5) to drive the motors. Since current for driving a motor comes from the battery inside the carriage, no external cabling is required on the carriage.  Each carriage has a hand grip with a switch (3) for moving it to the left or the right. A carriage can move itself by its own force together with other carriages which require to be moved. Alternatively, a carriage can send control signals to the other carriages so that a carriage which is adjacent to an empty space which is to be filled moves first and thereafter one carriage at a time is moved until a desired empty space is freed on the rails. Preferably, signal traffic is by infra red or radio.
Patent EP-1501796-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MERRIMAN GREGORY H
IPC: C07D403/12
Filed: 2003-04-23
Granted: 2007-05-09
Abstract: This invention discloses and claims a new class of indole or benzo[b]thiophera derivatives of formula (I) for use in treating allergy, asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis, B-cell lymphomas, tumors and diseases associated with bacterial, rhinovirus or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. It has now been found that the compounds of this invention are capable of modulating T helper (Th) cells, Thl/Th2, and thereby capable of inhibiting the transcription of interleukin-4 (IL-4) message, IL-4 release or IL-4 production   
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Patent EP-1542784-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STRAUSER DANIEL P
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2003-09-25
Granted: 2008-07-09
Abstract: The invention provides a debris separation-filtration unit comprising a housing; an inlet that receives debris-laden air delivers the air in a tangential, centrifugal airflow-forming manner to the interior of housing; an inner shell that includes a number of airflow passageways; and a debris-capturing filter, the sides of which filter are at least substantially surrounded by the inner shell. Due to the formation of the centrifugal airflow and presence of the inner shell in the housing, only a portion of the debris particles entering the unit come in contact with the filter. The invention also provides debris collection, separation, and filtration systems comprising one or more of the separation-filtration units of the invention; debris collection vehicles comprising one or more of such units or systems; and related methods of collecting, separating, and filtering debris.
Patent EP-1523233-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERNE STEPHANE
IPC: A01D78/12
Filed: 2003-07-01
Granted: 2006-03-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a hay-making machine and, in particular, a windrower for cut vegetation. The inventive machine consists of a frame comprising at least one raking rotor with an essentially vertical support shaft on which a rotatable case is mounted. The invention is characterised in that the case (18) of the rotor comprises a ring (23) with an essentially vertical outer edge (26) as well as substantially identical upper (30) and lower (31) edges which are directed towards the support shaft (16). Moreover, the invention comprises an upper disk (24) and a lower disk (25) which are removably fixed to the above-mentioned upper (30) and lower (31) edges.
Patent EP-1558093-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GHAFFARI RAMIN
IPC: A23L33/20
Filed: 2003-11-03
Granted: 2010-01-06
Abstract: Frozen confections having a combination of ingredients which permit the formulator to continue to provide outstanding organoleptic properties while at the same time reducing the caloric impact for those consumers who desire to limit their caloric intake. In a first aspect, the invention relates to a frozen confection which comprises less than 5 wt. % triglyceride fat, polydextrose and tricalcium phosphate. In another aspect, the product includes both polydextrose and cream, optionally in combination with tricalcium phosphate and/or karaya gum to produce a low fat frozen confection with good organoleptic properties. In a further aspect, the invention comprises a frozen confection comprising: less than 5 wt. % triglyceride fat, polydextrose, and a karaya gum. The products of the invention combine good organoleptic properties with a substantially reduced fat level compared to regular fat and, especially premium and super-premium ice creams. Preferably, the confection employs a level of triglyceride fat which is less than 1 wt. %, more preferably less than 0.5 wt. %.
Patent EP-1694614-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN DER WEIDE WILLIBRORDUS AUGUSTINUS
IPC: C05F1/00
Filed: 2003-11-20
Granted: 2012-03-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the preparation of a biological fertilizer comprising subjecting whey to a first fermentation step and the addition of a carrier material to the fermented whey and a biological fertilizer obtainable by the method. The biological fertilizer can be used as a replacement of the present artificial fertilizers thereby reducing many of the environmental problems associated with these artificial fertilizers. In addition, the biological fertilizer according to the present invention can be used in the field of biological agriculture for which, until the present biological fertilizer, no fertilizers were available.
Patent EP-1570581-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RUMSEY MICHAEL MCNIVEN
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2003-12-05
Granted: 2008-11-05
Abstract: The mixed signal chip (10) takes analogue signals received at, for example, a mobile telephone and converts them to the digital domain for subsequent processing. Through use of sample rate adaption and adjustable filtering, the mixed signal chip can work on radio signals formatted according to different standards.
Patent EP-1572850-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DREJA MICHAEL
IPC: C11D3/12
Filed: 2003-12-13
Granted: 2010-11-03
Abstract: Cleaner for hard surfaces, especially glass. Application of the cleaner containing a colloidal silica sol results in a modification of the streaming potential of the surface by −5 to −50 mV. The cleaner can be used to hydrophilize and clean hard surfaces by contact.
Patent EP-1539203-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GIORI ANDREA
IPC: A61K36/28
Filed: 2003-06-30
Granted: 2007-09-26
Abstract: An Echinacea angustifolia extract and a process for the preparation thereof are herein described. The extract is characterized by an alkylamides content lower than 0.1%, an echinacoside content ranging from 1 to 10% and containing from 1 to 15% of a polysaccharide characteristic of Echinacea angustifolia. The extract can be used for the treatment of pathological conditions in which it is desirable to strengthen the immune defenses.
Patent EP-1567653-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LEYRER SONJA
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 2003-11-12
Granted: 2007-06-20
Abstract: Recombinant poxvirus are disclosed comprising in the viral genome at least two expression cassettes, each comprising a cowpox ATI promoter according to SEQ ID NO:1, a polynucleotide sequence in which not more than 6 nucleotides are substituted, deleted, and/or inserted into SEQ ID NO:1 and still active as an ATI promoter, or a polynucleotide comprising at least 10 nucleotides including nucleotides 22 to 29 of SEQ ID NO: 1 and still active as an ATI promoter and a coding sequence, wherein the expression of the coding sequence is regulated by said promoter or said polynucleotides. The recombinant poxviruses are useful as pharmaceutically active ingredients in the preparation of vaccines.
Patent EP-1541963-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KUMAGAI KAORU
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2003-09-02
Granted: 2011-06-15
Abstract: 装置本体(21)と該装置本体に着脱可能な操作装置(67)とを有し、前記装置本体は測定対象物に向けて測定光を照射し、前記測定対象物からの反射光に基づいて位置を測定する測量装置(20)であり、前記測定光を発し距離を測定する測距部(54),(55)と、画像を取得する為の撮像部(51),(53)と、前記測定対象物に測定光を向け、前記測定対象物からの反射光を受光部に向けると共に照射方向の画像を前記撮像部に向ける回動自在の反射ミラー(45)と、該反射ミラーの回動位置を検知する検知手段(31)と、少なくとも前記測距部、撮像部及び反射ミラーの回動位置を制御する制御部(74)とを具備し、前記操作装置は前記撮像部の取得した画像を表示する表示部を備えている。
Patent EP-1443667-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MOON HI-CHAN
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2000-07-07
Granted: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A common packet channel assignment method in a CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) communication system is disclosed. The method comprises transmitting an access preamble signal having channel information which is used to access a base station; receiving an access preamble acquisition indicator signal received from the base station in response to the access preamble signal; transmitting a collision detection preamble for detecting a collision in response to the received access preamble acquisition indicator signal; receiving a first signal indicating acquisition of the collision detection preamble and a second signal indicating channel assignment, that the base station has transmitted in response to the collision acquisition signal; and upon receipt of the first signal, allocating a common packet channel according to information designated by the second signal. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1477145-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ESKIL HOJLAND OLSEN
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 2000-02-25
Granted: 2008-01-02
Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprising a body side member, an optionally separately exchangeable receiving member or bag secured to the body side member, said body side member comprising a ring-shaped body with a convex proximal side having an adhesive wafer having a hole for accommodating a stoma (6) and further a separate sealing member which, when in use, is placed in the hole for sealing against the stoma (6), wherein the separate sealing member has a hole (10) for accommodating the stoma and comprises a mouldable mass of a hypo-allergenic, substantially non-memory putty-like adhesive in the form of a disc (5), wherein the disc has an outer diameter smaller than the diameter of the hole of the wafer or pad of the ostomy body side member, wherein the disc has a flange member (3) stretching from its outer rim, and wherein the flange has outer dimensions greater than the diameter of the hole of the body side member for coupling to the body side member and the flange member is supplied with a folding zone (4) offers a flexible and secure means for sealing between the stoma and the body side member and may be exchanged separately leaving the body side member.
Patent EP-1487086-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HILL WOLFGANG
IPC: H02K15/02
Filed: 2004-06-08
Granted: 2007-08-22
Abstract: The component set has a soft magnetic core (2) provided with winding slots (3) receiving electrical winding rods (4) for a distributed winding, projecting from the slots at the ends of the core, their projecting ends (6) coupled together via connection conductors (5). At least one connection conductor has at least 2 partial regions (8a,8b) on opposite sides of a reception channel (7) for the winding rod and separated by a slit (9) transverse to the slot plane, the width of which is adjusted by plastic deformation of the connection conductor for matching the size of the reception channel to that of the winding rod end.
Patent EP-1623950-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CINGERLE RAFAEL
IPC: B66C3/00
Filed: 2004-08-03
Granted: 2006-11-15
Abstract: A clamping device for an hydraulic arm of a working vehicle to seize and manipulate an object, of the type connectable to the end of an articulated arm of a working vehicle by means of connecting means through a hydraulic oil supply and electrical current. 
characterized in that said clamping device includes:  a) an arm (B);  b) a forearm (AB) articulated to the first arm by means of lateral hinging (12), said forearm being inclinable up to 90° by means of an internal oleodynamic cylinder (49);  c) a clamping jaw unit (GP) articulated outside the end of said forearm (AB) and involving three jaws (20a,20b,20c) with respective operating oleodynamic cylinders (14);  d) said arm (B) involving a first rotational device (DR1) with first fluid motor (9) that transmits the external tangential continuous screw motion (7) geared on the crown gear (56) of said arm (B), in order to rotate said rotating internal box (46) with respect to the respective connecting means to the articulated arm of the working vehicle;  e) said forearm (AB) comprising a second rotational means (DR2) to rotate said clamping jaw unit (GP) with respect to said forearm (AB) by means of a second internal fluid motor (42) and an axial reducer (15);  f) a first and a second electrovalve (11,17) to operate the respective double two way oleodynamic movement members of said arm (B). 
the first fluid motor (9), the internal angulation hydraulic cylinder (49) and the three hydraulic cylinders (14) to operate the clamping jaws (20a,20b,20c), said hydraulic cylinders (14) being operated by a second fluid motor (42) in connection with a third electrovalve (43), and  g) first and second brush electric switches for a rotating contact (SW1,SW2) for said second electrovalve (17) and the third electrovalve (43).
Patent EP-1623654-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERNAL CARLOS
IPC: A47C21/08
Filed: 2004-10-16
Granted: 2010-05-26
Abstract: The bed has a frame (8) on stands (7) or wheels with the normal facilities of the sleeping area (9) to be adjusted in height as required. It is equipped with a head board (10) and a foot board (41). The patient can be protected from falling by laterally positioned railings, assembled of segments (2, 3, 4, 5) with telescopically arranged vertical bars to be fixed in three different heights. In the lowest position the railings are completely hidden behind vertical panels (40).
Patent EP-1548348-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FETZER TOBIAS
IPC: F16L41/08
Filed: 2004-11-26
Granted: 2009-01-21
Abstract: The seal assembly for connection of a pipe (3) to a component, and especially an expansion component (1) of a motor vehicle's air conditioning system, has two or more sealing elements (4) provided between the pipe and the component. At least one of the sealing elements is an O-ring (5,5a,5b). At least one of the sealing elements may be a flat gasket or a profiled seal. At least one sealing element is installed in a recess (8) or groove on the outer circumference of the pipe.
Patent EP-1524874-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TIEDMANN EDWARD G JR
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-02-14
Granted: 2007-06-27
Abstract: Method and apparatus for generating a reverse supplemental channel to a remote terminal, the method comprising transmitting a Reverse Supplemented Channel Assignment Mini Message to the remote terminal on a Forward Dedicated Packet Control Channel. The Mini Message may comprise layer 2 or layer 3 fields.
Patent EP-1553410-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KAWATE YASUNORI
IPC: G01N15/02
Filed: 2004-12-29
Granted: 2011-06-08
Abstract: An immunoassay apparatus is described that includes a measuring sample preparing section for preparing a measuring sample by mixing a specimen with carrier particles on which an antibody or an antigen against an analyte is immobilized, a detector for detecting internal information and size information from particles contained in the measuring sample and a controller for identifying the carrier particles on the basis of the obtained internal information and for calculating a degree of aggregation of the identified carrier particles on the basis of the obtained size information. <??>An immunoassay method is also described. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1443224-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NICKEL RICHARD N
IPC: F16B12/12
Filed: 2004-02-03
Granted: 2007-04-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector for connecting two or more panels of stone together. In one embodiment of the invention, the invention comprises a connector having a body with a first and a second end and at least two symmetrically orientated slots, each slot having an open end and an enclosed end. The invention is further comprised of at least two bolts, each such bolt having a shaft for attachment into a stone panel and a head protruding from the surface of the stone panel, the outer edge of the head having a consistent diameter suitable for insertion into the open end of a slot on the connector wherein bolt head is inserted into the open end of the slot and moved through the slot to a secure position proximate to the enclosed end.
Patent EP-1661462-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HASLUND HENNING
IPC: A21C5/00
Filed: 2004-11-25
Granted: 2007-01-03
Abstract: Apparatus (1) for depositing edible mass, comprising an elongated trough (2) and at least one roller (7;8) arranged longitudinally in the trough (2) for transporting the mass in direction against the bottom (9) of the trough (2). Dosing means (3) extends longitudinally at the bottom (9) of the trough (2). The dosing means (3) comprises only one single, longitudinally extending shaft (10), and at least one cylindrical dosing means chamber (11), in which is arranged a disc-shaped rotor (16) formed as a wave-shaped displacer being rotated by the single, longitudinally extending shaft (10).
Patent EP-1445633-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MARRS SAMUEL M
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2004-01-28
Granted: 2006-11-08
Abstract: A tuning tool (20) for tuning a fiber optic connector is disclosed. The tuning tool (20) includes an outer housing (22), a first plug tuning disk (24), an inner housing (28) received within the outer housing (22), a second plug tuning disk (30) received within the inner housing (28), and a split sleeve (26). The first and second plug tuning disks (24, 30) each have an adapter (52, 58) extending therefrom, and the split sleeve (26) is receivable within the first and second adapters for receiving a first ferrule (56) and a second ferrule (60), respectively. A method of tuning a fiber optic connector is also disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1561513-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LASSERRE PIERRE-ANDRE
IPC: B65D83/76
Filed: 2004-12-10
Granted: 2009-09-16
Abstract: The head has a push-button (40), with a distribution orifice (45), mounted on a pump (20), and a lever arm (50) to control the actuation of the pump. The lever arm has a portion to support against the push-button in a manner to push in for the actuation of the pump. A cylindrical ring (70) allows actuation of the pump in one position and prevents the actuation of the pump in another position. Independent claims are also included for the following: (A) a device for packaging and distribution of cosmetic product (B) utilization of a device for packaging and distribution of cosmetic product.
Patent EP-1595239-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BLUM RONALD D
IPC: G09F27/00
Filed: 2004-02-11
Granted: 2007-08-15
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic display device configured to be arranged at the base of shelving in commercial establishments. The electronic display device is configurable to display arbitrary content, but may specifically be configured to display advertising and promotional content relating to goods and products on the shelving. The electronic display device may be associated with an audio device configured to output related content.
Patent EP-1634254-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HEIDEMANN JENS
IPC: A47B88/49
Filed: 2004-02-27
Granted: 2009-07-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a merchandise drawer comprising an extending device for vending machines ( 12 ). Said merchandise drawer is mounted inside the vending machine ( 12 ) by means of the extending device so as to be movable in at least one direction of extension and is characterized by at least one locking element ( 3 ) that locks the merchandise drawer ( 1 ) in at least one direction of extension in a locked position, releases the merchandise drawer ( 1 ) for displacement in at least one direction of extension in a released position, and allows the merchandise drawer ( 1 ) to tilt into a tilted filling position in a final extended position. Said locking element ( 3 ) locks in the tilted filling position and prevents the merchandise drawer from accidentally falling out.
Patent EP-1597285-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CHRISTOFI NICHOLAS
IPC: C08C19/08
Filed: 2004-02-27
Granted: 2011-09-21
Abstract: A process and resulting product is provided in which vulcanized rubber crumb has selected chemical bonds broken and sulphur removal by biotreatment with hydrophobic bacteria, such as mycolic acid containing actinomycete bacteria of ‘mycolata’, without significant degradation of the hydrocarbon polymer. The products obtained from the use of these bacteria may be processed alone or in blends with virgin rubber and revulcanized to yield products of much higher quality than conventional reclaimed rubber materials.